Harriet Lerner

Harriet Lerner is an American psychologist and author who is best known for her books on relationships and family dynamics. She is the author of several best-selling books, including The Dance of Anger, The Dance of Intimacy, and The Dance of Connection, which have all been highly praised by critics and readers alike.

Throughout her career, Harriet Lerner has helped people to better understand their relationships with those around them. She is a prominent author in psychology and psychiatry and has written over a dozen books. She also appears on TV and radio shows, offering her advice and support to her fans.

Harriet Lerner was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1944. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1965, followed by a master's degree in 1971, and doctorate in 1979, both from the University of Kansas.

In the late 1960s, Harriet Lerner began her career as a professor in the psychology department at the University of Kansas. It was from this period that she began to develop her theories on human behavior and relationships. She later became a professor of psychology at Harvard University in 1975, and she later joined the faculty at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas in 1979.

In the early 1980s, Lerner moved to the University of Missouri where she was a professor of psychology in the college of Arts and Sciences for 30 years. It was during her tenure that she wrote her first book, The Dance of Anger, published in 1985.

The Dance of Anger was an instant success and went on to become a bestseller. It drew praise from both critics and fans alike, and was followed soon after by her 1989 book The Dance of Intimacy. This book was also a success and positioned Harriet Lerner as a prominent author in the field of psychology and psychiatry.

With each book, Harriet Lerner's popularity and influence only grew, and she went on to author several more books, including her 1997 book The Dance of Connection, which was also a bestseller. In her books, Harriet Lerner offers practical advice on how to deal with difficult emotions and build better relationships with ourselves and those around us.

Harriet Lerner's insights and advice have not only been praised by countless readers, but she has also been recognized in the media and awarded various awards throughout her career. In 1996, she was awarded a Distinguished Career Award by the American Psychological Association in recognition of her contributions to the field of psychology and her pioneering work in public service.

In addition to her books, Harriet Lerner also appears regularly on national television and radio shows offering her advice and support to her listeners. She is also a sought-after speaker, making appearances around the world to speak about her work and her approach to understanding human relationships.

Today, Harriet Lerner continues to make great strides in the field of psychology and psychiatry, and inspires and motivates generations of people from all walks of life. Thanks to her groundbreaking work, she has become a trusted adviser to many who seek her help and wisdom.